JESSICA POLISENA
Macomb,MI
Summary
Registered critical care nurse with extensive experience in managing complex medical cases. Effectively collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care and enhance recovery. Demonstrates adeptness in emergency response, equipment management, and adherence to high-quality care standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Clinton Township, Michigan
05.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing patient recovery and satisfaction.
- Executed life-saving interventions during emergencies, ensuring patient safety.
- Implemented evidence-based practice guidelines, improving clinical outcomes for critically ill patients.
- Monitored nursing-sensitive indicators and core measures, driving accountability for patient outcomes.
- Managed ICU equipment and maintained sterile environments during all procedures.
- Assisted in complex procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout.
- Supported physicians with various invasive procedures within the ICU setting.
- Provided comprehensive care to a diverse range of complex medical and surgical patients.
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Clinton Township, MI
12.2022 - Current
- Demonstrates adaptability while working alongside various medical teams including respiratory therapists, dietitians, case managers, and social workers to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Streamlining workflow processes by assisting with admissions, discharges, and transfers of patients within the ICU unit.
- Contributes to a positive ICU environment by collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary team members on patient care plans.
- Organizes and replenishes unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Supports patients during recovery periods with proper positioning techniques, wound care, and hygiene assistance.
- Collects and transports specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Upholds high-quality care standards consistently by adhering to institutional policies and procedures, as well as state and federal regulations.
- Skillfully manages time-sensitive tasks such as medication administration, blood draws or IV insertions while maintaining a high level of attention to detail on each procedure performed.
Mental Health Technician
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
Mt. Clemens
12.2017 - 12.2022
- Full-time Mental health technician responsible for multiple aspects of patient care
- Directly cared for multiple patient populations and tailoring care based on the needs of each individual
- Used efficient and effective problem-solving skills alone and as part of a team to ensure safety on the unit for patients and other staff members
- Monitored patients on the unit to ensure safety
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting, and transferring
- Performed multiple venipunctures per shift within limited time constraints.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Clinton Township, MI05-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oakland University
Auburn Hills, MI01-2016
Skills
- Intuitive problem-solver
- Quick and adaptive learner
- Extensive inpatient care experience
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced patient assessment
- Hemodynamic monitoring
- Emergency response and code leadership
- Proficient in EPIC software
- Evidence-based clinical decision making
Certification
- Basic Life Support
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support
- NIHSS
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
05.2024 - Current
Patient Care Technician, ICU
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
12.2022 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Henry Ford Macomb Hospital
12.2017 - 12.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Macomb Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Oakland University